Southampton expect to name Swansea boss Russell Martin as their new manager, with the 37-year-old set to replace Ruben Selles and lead Saints rebuild in the Championship
- Southampton hope to agree a deal with Swansea for Russell Martin by Monday
- Martin is Southampton’s prime candidate to replace Ruben Selles as manager
- Former Saints boss Nathan Jones is a contender to succeed Martin at Swansea
Southampton are expected to appoint Russell Martin as their new manager at the start of this week.
The 37-year old Swansea City boss has one year left on contract and Southampton are understood to be ready make their formal approach and wrap up compensation first by Monday.
Martin has been identified as their prime candidate to replace Ruben Selles who was put in charge following the ill-fated spell under Nathan Jones.
Martin had been due to fly to Washington on Thursday to discuss plans and budgets with Swansea’s owners but remained in the UK as Southampton stepped up their interest.
Former Southampton and Luton boss Nathan Jones has emerged as a candidate to replace Martin at Swansea.
Southampton hope to name Russell Martin as their new manager at the start of the week
Swansea boss Martin would succeed Ruben Selles, who was unable to keep Southampton up
Former Saints boss Nathan Jones is a contender to replace the outgoing Martin at Swansea
